The information below is a recall notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announcing a recall of dehumidifiers. Specific model numbers for the recalled product are listed on the CPSC website. This recall involves 35-, 50-, and 70-pint dehumidifiers with a Kenmore logo on the front of the unit, manufactured between 2003 and 2005. The dehumidifier can overheat smoke, melt and catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. CPSC has received 107 reports of incidents, with more than $7 million in property damage and three reports of smoke inhalation injuries.

This recall presents a potential avenue of recovery about which subrogation professionals should be aware when evaluating fires in residential and commercial losses.

This recall involves Garvin Pop-Up Floor Box Kits with a finish of either stainless steel or brushed brass that each include two electrical receptacles and two USB ports. The pop-up electrical outlet boxes are designed to be installed into floors with a metal lid that opens and closes to reveal the electrical receptacles and USB ports.

This recall involves the Profusion Heat electric garage heaters with model number HA22-48M. The heaters are red, have a grill on the front and a handle on the top. They measure about 13 inches high and 10 inches wide. The label, located on the back of the heater, contains the model number. The thermostat control is located at the bottom of the heater on the back.

March 27, 2019eAlertRechargeable Power Banks Recalled by Daniel M. Friedman & Associates Due to Fire Hazard

This recall involves Universal Rechargeable Power Banks for use with smart phones and tablets. The recalled chargers came in a variety of colors and shapes, including a unicorn head, a cat with sunglasses, and a rainbow between two clouds.

September 07, 2018eAlertLester Electrical Recalls Links Series Chargers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

This recall involves Links Series chargers with model numbers 28080, 28090 or 28100. The chargers are used with golf carts. The recalled chargers are black or aluminum and measure approximately 11 inches long by 8 ¾ inches wide by 9 ½ inches tall.

September 04, 2018eAlertPetSmart Recalls Strip Lights for Reptile Cages Due to Fire Hazard

This recall involves 20 inch and 30 inch All Living Things reptile strip light fixtures. These light fixtures simulate natural daylight and are attached to the top of the reptile’s terrarium. PetSmart has received reports of the hood on the recalled light fixtures igniting.

This recall involves Michaels private brand Ashland 3-tier Haunted Townhouse candle holders. The candle holders were sold in black, measure about 20 inches tall and have two columns of three vertically stacked candle holders.

April 09, 2018eAlertMIZCO INTERNATIONAL RECALLS POWER BANK CHARGING STATIONS DUE TO FIRE HAZARDS

This recall involves the Re-fuel by Digipower Grab and Go Family Pack portable power bank charging stations. The power bank charger is a self-contained energy source used to charge cell phones and other devices when an electrical outlet is not available.

Vornado Air recalls electric space heaters due to fire and burns hazards. This recall involves Vornado VH101 Personal Vortex electric space heaters that have two heat settings (low and high) and a fan only/no heat setting. “Vornado” with a “V” behind it is printed on the front of the unit. Vornado has received 15 reports of the heaters catching on fire.

February 16, 2018eAlertRural King Recalls Electric Blankets and Throws Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

This recall involves Rural King’s electric heated blankets and throws. The 100% polyester blankets and throws were sold in cream and brown colors and in two sizes: 50 x 60 inches (smaller than a twin size) and 84 x 90 inches (queen size).

February 13, 2018eAlertLenovo Recalls ThinkPad Laptops Due to Fire Hazard

This recall involves 14 inch ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th Generation laptops. They were sold in silver and black. Laptops manufacture dates from 16/12 through 17/10 (for December 2016 through October 2017) are included in the recall. The manufacturing date codes can be found on the bottom of the laptop. See serial numbers included in the recall on the CPC Website.

February 01, 2018eAlertVornado Air Recalls Cribside Space Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

This recall involves Vornado Sunny CS (cribside) model EH1-0090 electric space heaters. The model/type “SUNNY CS EH1-0090” and serial number are printed on a silver decal on the bottom of the unit under the elastic cord wrap.

October 23, 2017eAlertBSH Home Appliances Expands Recall of Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard

This recall expansion involves Bosch, Gaggenau, Jenn-Air and Thermador brand dishwashers sold in stainless steel, black, white and custom panel. BSH Home Appliances has received five reports of the power cords overheating and causing fires resulting in property damage.

Throughout the next few months, Butler will send you information that may be useful to your handling of Harvey claims. We will make this information as easy to review as possible because your time is important.

Speaking of “time,” Texas law requires insurers to obey specific time requirements in the handling of claims. We have listed a few claims-handling time requirements below. Note that the statutes often reference “days” and “business days.” For clarity, we substituted “calendar days” for “days” in our discussion of statutory time periods. Follow the hyperlink for the actual text of the statute.

This week Hurricane Harvey struck Texas with Category 4 winds and unprecedented rain. Harvey is the first major U.S. hurricane to make landfall in 12 years. Insurers will be working hard to investigate and settle property claims for their customers.

August 03, 2017eAlertFred's Recalls Charcoal Grills Due to Fire Hazard

This recall involves Living Traditions mini barrel charcoal grills. The black steel grills measure about 18 inches by 15 inches by 18.5 inches. They have a black handle on the lid and one on each side and at the front a heat gauge and a silver latch. Model number SXB1501 and UPC code 00000 19877 are printed on the product’s packaging.

January 11, 2017eAlertMichaels Recalls Rock Salt Lamps Due to Shock and Fire Hazards

This recall involves three rock salt lamps sold under the Lumière brand. The lamps are pink in color and are mounted on a wooden base or in a black metal basket. Approximately 80,000 units have been recalled.

The recalled Masterbuilt 7-in-1 smoker comes in green or stainless steel with a Cabela’s logo, or black with Masterbuilt logo. The three-piece cylindrical body design consists of a lid, center body, and base which sits on the LP gas burner stand. It also has a porcelain flame disk bowl, water bowl, cooking grates, 10- quart pot and basket, thermometer, burner, a PVC hose and weighs about 32 pounds. Approximately 41,000 units have been recalled.

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